*Updated 10/13/10*

The items we MOST need at the store at this time are:

**We have had special requests for the following:   A pair of heavy duty logging boots, size 10 1/2, Carhardt coveralls x-large short, mens large/XL belts, battery operated radios, sewing machines, a guitar.  Please drop these things off at the store and let us know they are for a special request.

The store is most in need at this point of the following items.

Furniture - in very good condition only, please
Dressers/chest of drawers (lots of demand!)- we suggest donating dressers in GOOD condition to EFAA (the Emergency Family Assistance Association), for use in their Furniture Bank, supporting many of the County's Transitional Housing Programs.
Dining room sets (Lots of demand!)
Small desks
Folding table, chairs
Sofas
Beds (particularly Queen size)
Bookcases
**Please bring large items to the 4 Mile Community FURNITURE Store at 1904 Pearl.  Click here for hours.  If you have a piece to donate, but cannot bring it to the store, please email me a photo and your contact information.  As we recruit volunteers to do furniture pick ups, we will contact you.

Clothing
Snow Boots, all sizes
Men's leather belts

Cleaning supplies
Brooms/dustpans
Vacuums
Mops/buckets
Rubber gloves
Cleaning products

Kitchen
cups -matching sets only, please
silverware -matching sets only, please
dishes -matching sets only, please

thermoses
can openers
pots/pans- we suggest donating pots/pan in GOOD condition to the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, for use in their Transitional Housing Program
sharp knives
Cooking utensils
crock pots
toaster ovens- we suggest donating small appliances in GOOD condition to the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, for use in their Transitional Housing Program
blenders- we suggest donating small appliances in GOOD condition to the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, for use in their Transitional Housing Program
(no more coffee makers, please!!)

Misc
DVD and VHS players
alarm clocks- we suggest donating small appliances in GOOD condition to the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, for use in their Transitional Housing Program
large flashlights
batteries
Both power and hand tools
Plastic bins (for storage needs)

Tools
Many people have strong carpentry skills, and did much of their own construction work on their properties.  They have lost all of thier tools, and will need replacements to begin clean up, repairs and rebuilding.  Do you have a extra ___(insert fabulously useful tool here) ___ in your garage or tool shed?  Bring it in, it will be put to good use in rebuilding our mountain communities!  (Hand tools and power tools appreciated)

These are our friends, neighbors and family, please bring us only your best items. No stained, torn, broken or otherwise damaged items, please. If you have an item that is large, or you are unsure about, please call first to check 720-317-3397. All items are FREE to families and individuals who have lost homes or remain evacuated due to smoke damage.

We can NOT accept clothing or toy donations at this time.  We recommend donating clean clothing in good condition to one of the local thrift shops who have also been working to assist those who were affected by the fire, and serve the residents of Boulder County on an ongoing basis.  Those shops include:

• Hospice Thrift Store - 5290 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder.  Donations accepted Monday - Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sundays 11am – 4pm.
• Greenwood Wildlife Thrift Store - 3141 Walnut St. (Corner of Walnut & 30th), Boulder.  Donations accepted Monday - Friday 10 am- 5:30 pm, Saturday 10 am- 5 pm, Sundays 10 am- 3 pm.
• Sister Carmen Community Center - 701 W. Baseline Rd., Lafayette.  Donations accepted Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.